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Shurnas Family History

Shurnas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Charnas, Thurnau, Shurman, Shurts, Furnas, Thurman, Sturman, Burns

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Where is the Shurnas family from?

You can see how Shurnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurnas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shurnas family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shurnas's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Shurnas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Shurnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurnas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Shurnas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Shurnas. For the veterans among your Shurnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurnas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Shurnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shurnas in 1972 was 78, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurnas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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